This Will Get You KO'd | Correct Now

These 4 common errors will result in you taking big shots whether it be in sparring or a fight.
This episode will hep you stay safe. Watch all 4 points and make sure you make corrections if needed.
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[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Be honest. How many of these errors were you making? If you were correct on all 4 points WELL DONE

[@thebarkingmouse]

My first error was getting into the fight... Did OK, ended with a knee to his liver. But I knew I had been in a fight.

[@jazzcama]

I´ll be honest, but making 1 out of 4 errors isn´t that bad, now is it? Thank you very much for the tips! Guess from now on I will try to keep my hands on the correct side of my face when I make those roundhouse kicks. :)

[@cyberpunkfalangist2899]

Fortunately, none, but I think I've seen some of these, especially the knees, with the newer guys at my gym. From day one at my gym, I had good partners who would help me correct my tells and gaps in my guard. My coaches also prioritize staying safe at all times when throwing.

[@GluttonforPunishment]

At one point I've made all of these mistakes. I'm generally pretty good about them all nowadays, but I'm not a professional and occasionally get lazy.

[@HappyBuffalo347]

I need to learn to put the hand up when slipping

[@Ash__Adler]

Ah, jeez, I _hate_ it when people suggest that crossface guard when doing round kicks. I tried it a few times in padwork just to give it a chance, and on top of feeling awkward for the body mechanics, I find it also tends to obstruct my view. Had someone suggest to me a couple months ago, and I was just like, "Hey, if you think it works for you, that's great, but I've tried it and just do not mesh with it at all, so no, I'm not going to do it."

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I'm glad someone else finds it awkward. Just doesn't make sense to me

[@RepublicDave]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial There are many examples of people getting countered and knock out with a straight right.

[@butter254]

I can’t believe people tech that. It’s insane. Completely kills the kicks power.

[@Ash__Adler]

@@RepublicDave Weakening your kick out of fear will just make people counterpunch your kicks more freely. Better to use your kick-side arm (either keep it in high guard or post out), on top of distance management and/or preemptive head movement.

[@sossage]

​@@RepublicDaveThat's because they're throwing the kick from within punching range, I throw that right into a left hook alot (I cross block just incase it's going up and step in on the kick's timing, also depending on which side I cross block with, the jab/long left hook might come first) All they have to do is throw a teep instead of a round kick from that range then I get fucked up on my step in.

[@KaluSuddasCanDie]

I dont think this guy has said anything useless … ever. One of the most naturally gifted teacher’s out there.

[@tannerbryan1890]

So much good information

[@KennethDuff-hj8ig]

Im a boxer and i find alot of stuff taught on here ( that can apply to boxing) to be useful

[@ps5622]

Never been ko'd but the two hardest shots i've ever taken were while jabbing to the body and leaning to the left (I'm a southpaw) . Once took a knee straight to the jaw and a roundhouse right in the mouth! As Gabriel says : keep that other hand tight to the chin while leaning!

[@EpiphanyMindChange]

All these technical secrets for free from one of the best fighters out there. I love it

[@L4Generation]

I don’t know if you’ll see this Gabriel but I had my first ever amateur kickboxing bout two days ago and I won by unanimous decision 😆 your videos have helped massively and wanted to express my gratitude for them. The main thing I noted from the fight is that the adrenaline saps away so much more of your energy than you can ever imagine and it seemed like all trained technique flew out the window, it was a great fight and it’s very very fun, I didn’t enjoy waiting around for 7 hours for my fight to start but it was worth it when my hand got raised

[@rooney6478]

congrats bro

[@L4Generation]

@@rooney6478 thankyou brother, it was one of the best night of my life, one of the rare times I’ve genuinely been proud of myself y’know

[@victornielsen7165]

"some people call it sticky hands". I spit out a mouthful of coffee onto my computer just imagining it.

[@abramneitling4204]

Best channel on KZbin ❤

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

🙏😀

[@danielaraujo1238]

Cool, thanks Gabriel! I am fighting in about an hour, confident in myself but its always a pleasure watching your videos! 💪🏽🙏🏽

[@ps5622]

How did it go mate?

[@byronsmith1982]

Yeah, man. How was it?

[@Skazzo]

How'd it go? We need to know 😊

[@alexmccullough1961]

Loving these daily uploads. Nice to have something useful to watch on the train and stuff

[@claytoncornelius1758]

Thanks for always sharing the wisdom ❤ 🙏 one day I'd like to train beside you

[@danielordonez412]

thank you👍🏻very useful.

[@RebelSAT]

Another gem 💎

[@Tianshanwarrior]

If I recall, Lyoto Macida got KO by Rua because of dropping his hands when kneeing

[@briane9238]

For knees, you can extend one hand to catch them (reaching across your body). With the other hand, Petchboonchu likes to keep on the same side but high, ready to defend a strike. Dieselnoi likes to do a vampire guard with the other hand. When I asked them why they prefer these two approaches, it seems to come down to body type (height and such) and their basic style (how other techniques compliment them). But the point this is sort of half way between the two methods you showed. And kru Benz and Dieselnoi are pretty good reference points.

[@skyhookschool]

I’ve noticed the difference in guarding hand (not reaching hand) position as well with different Kru in Thailand. I think it’s largely a matter of preference of course, but an interesting pattern I’ve noticed is that the older generation Kru generally go with that “vampire” guard, where the younger generation Kru like the hand up covering the jaw/temple like usual. When I asked each of them why they preferred their style, the older Kru were all concerned with the opponent throwing an up-elbow as a counter to the knee (arm across the face is good to stop this)…the younger Kru were all concerned with the opponent timing a hook/overhand as a counter. We’ve seen Harrison time the left hook against a left knee a bunch of times. I’m guessing the older generation dealt with more elbows (on average) and the younger generation has had to deal with more boxing-heavy opponents. Just a theory though

[@briane9238]

@@skyhookschool Cool. Yeah Dieselnoi is older gen and Petch is younger so it can be change of Muay Thai approaches in general. But either way, both hands play important roles for knees. Of course, that can be said for anything, but it seems many people are less familiar with the roles of the hands for knees than for other types of strikes.

[@skyhookschool]

@@briane9238agreed

[@vasheldiablo507]

Thanks gabe

[@reyeskickboxing8153]

Good tips , glad hear I’m on the right track. I’ve heard you mention your private zoom classes , how I can I be a part of that , or do some 1 on 1 training with you ? Very interested please and thanks. I’m in WA USA .

[@peterng25]

Best advice

[@johanneskrv]

I urge everyone to go watch the recent Uku Jurjendahl vs Badr Hari fight in Glory 89 to see why the thai style of swinging the kicking side hand down when roundhouse kicking is not a smart habit. Gabriel should have included that too in this video.

[@Blackbelt-Shaq]

I feel like I’ve seen a lot of great fighters do thing’s fundamentally “wrong” at times but for the purpose of enhancing there power speed or movement at the sake of defense but this can lead to the most explosive unpredictable KOs at times

[@PazCristo]

Gabriel showed he is more understand Wing Chun than thousands of ‘So-Called’ Wing Chun master.

[@unknownentity8256]

3:20 I've trained MT for 7 years and our long knees are taught to be thrusted like spear forward, not up, so I'm bit puzzled by this form, I'm aware your credentials are *very* legit, that's why I'm confused about that. Also 4:10 I do have my hands on my cheek when I do a roundhouse but it doesn't mean a cross or a upward frontkick cant connect if timed correctly, so both forms have weaknesses, no? Thanks for the feedback in advance.

[@djamillakhdar-hamina3824]

Ya I also wonder this about kickboxers, the knee up technique. I am no expert but my intuition is that on average one tends to generate more power thrusting forward with the hips, engaging your core. But once again, I am not a pro so I am also just curious.

[@unknownentity8256]

@@djamillakhdar-hamina3824 Yeah, and not only core engagement the angle of impact as well.

[@whoknows8223]

When I kick I lean back with my head (to counterbalance), creating more space. So I'm out of range for punches. Who is kicking while staying upright with his upper body? Also legs are longer than arms typically😅

[@unknownentity8256]

@@whoknows8223 Lean back? I've heard leaning off center a bit to the sides, leaning back means you lose a lot of power to your kick. To respond the last thought of yours, as I said, with timing, you can get countered with a cross, plenty of examples of this happening in professional fights.

[@whoknows8223]

​@@unknownentity8256 I mean leaning just like this: kzbin.inforOL1cvtDsuI?si=GROGHTiclrFzWpv4 I'm not a native speaker so maybe describe it poorly Edit: see where his head goes? Thats because his upper body leans back (to counterbalance the kick). He is out of rangeof the opponents cross and still landing his kick. As legs have longer reach

[@VinOptimaxxx]

One option I saw on a Damien Trainor video for the knee was to swing the same side arm down for power, but the other arm comes across the face to provide some protection

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

That could work better than what most people are doing. Still wouldn't be my favourite because I like staying as safe as possible. But if you're opponent is hurt and not throwing back that would be a great idea

[@VinOptimaxxx]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial cheers boss, appreciate your feedback

[@lunaticworld8643]

3:01 knee with cover face but same motion 3:15 knee with extand arm 4:54 roundhouse kick with gourd (face) .. I do that.. feel good at least one thing i m doing right 5:36 other hand cover face during punch , moving head

[@Versanoxs]

Thanks

[@aquiladorada]

In Wing Chun as in some Muay Boran I ve seen, we have an unknown exercise thats called Cheung Kiu Sao. Long bridge Chi Sao. Long bridge sticky hands. In sticky hands you ve won if you have possibilities for combination or volume, the center line occupied. In Cheoung Sao the idea is to hit first. In any case its the method and honesty of the practice that makes it efficient. Thanks for the content!!

[@panzappa]

Very-very good tips, Gabriel, thank you! Can you say anything about the last fight of Dustin Poirier, when high hand defence did not safe him from devastating high kick?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

That because the MMA gloves provide such little protection. Boxing gloves provide a cushion effect. If you're block a round kick with only 1 hand in MMA gloves I'd advice bringing the palm of hand up to temple level

[@Pine_Gap_Island]

If your interest is in keeping your brain health in tact, "winning" can't be your only strategy. Probably a good idea to choose a different sport.

[@elserpientethechamp2122]

Oh boy this video is gonna be amazing for sure, this video is just perfect for me, now I will watch, and let you know if I have any of these errors Gabe, great content as always!🎉

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@elserpientethechamp2122]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial I did, it was amazing, every single one of these things are checked on the list!

[@jerrylin8428]

nice

[@r.i.pjuice5418]

I’m 5’6 and just new to fighting I want to know which fighting style I should adapt. Right handed but feel more fluid with a south paw stance, and feel better with my left hook than right. And 135-140 pounds

[@Smokebag]

Do what feels right to you

[@strangeone7198]

Try using footwork and feints outside of the boxing range then set up an entry. Don't just walk forward with your hands up like a punching bag

[@genuflext]

the biggest one is when ppl cross arm on their roundhouse,mid,or lowkick. it's a terrible mistake with punishing consequences. i noticed gyms in the west mainly train this bad technique.

[@arthurperalta104]

Are you sticky hands for most of my kicks but I have never thought to use it when throwing knees in close don’t know why the thought never occurred. Also, I can’t count how many times I would have been killed dipping to the body if it wasn’t for that fight Where DC got killed by John Jones with a head kick I know the context behind that KO is a little different than what we’re talking about here, but I do a lot of the same techniques as DC, when closing the distance against kicks

[@cassiuslives4807]

3:40 a lot of your adjustments are consistent with Wing Chun from the angle of "chinese boxing". The only conceit is that Wing Chun doesn't deliberately retreat after taking shots.

[@justinclark3793]

I've done the drag down knee on somebody once. Drunk idiot challenged me while I was arguing about a current pregnancy with my gf at the time. If that guy weren't drunk, he would have definitely been feeling a lot of pain. At least 3 solid knees to the face

[@deemc7756]

😮

[@OscarBachvarov]

o shit

[@sorearm]

Never understood the dropping hands or crossface. Just leaves you open, as i found out after getting hoofed in the side of the face. Keep your guard up!

[@drewe9514]

Protect your lil nog or big nog(gin)

[@pussyhammer6969]

Lol good thumbnail and title Gabz. >.